UKMT-SMC Senior Mathematical Challenge (UK) – Registration Information
The Senior Mathematical Challenge (SMC) is an internationally recognized competition organized by the United
Kingdom Mathematics Trust (UKMT). It is designed to stimulate mathematical problem-solving and logic among
high school students through demanding multiple-choice questions.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge (SMC)
Date: Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Location: At school under teacher supervision or an authorized global test centre
Registration deadline: September 28, 2026
Who should participate ?
High school students in Grades 9–12 with a strong passion for mathematical logic and problem-solving.
Students looking to gain international competition experience early in the academic school year.
How to register ?
All contests require school-based registration; individual student registration is NOT accepted. Canadian schools
must register as an overseas exam centre with UK organizers.
Official Website: https://www.ukmt.org.uk/

Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC) – Registration Information
The Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC) is Canada's premier national mathematics competition
organized by the Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS). The exam is designed to test students' mastery of high
school mathematics while introducing advanced problem-solving concepts.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC) 2026
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Location: At school under teacher supervision
Registration deadline: October 21, 2026
Relationship between COMC and CMO
The COMC is the primary pathway for students to qualify for the Canadian Mathematical Olympiad (CMO) and
national team training camps, selecting top talent to represent Canada internationally.
Who should participate ?
Students in Grades 9–12 who excel in mathematics and wish to benchmark their skills nationally.
Students planning to apply for university programs in STEM, computer science, or quantitative fields.
How to register ?
Students must register through their high school math department before the deadline.
Official Website: https://cms.math.ca/competitions/comc/

AMC 10 A / AMC 12 A (US) – Registration Information
The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC 10/12) are organized by the Mathematical Association of America
(MAA). They evaluate mathematical problem-solving skills across middle and high school curricula.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: AMC 10 A / AMC 12 A (US)
Date: Thursday, November 05, 2026
Location: At school under teacher supervision or official test centre
Registration deadline: October 15, 2026
Relationship between AMC and AIME / USAMO
Top performers on the AMC 10 and AMC 12 are invited to write the American Invitational Mathematics Examination
(AIME), which is the next step toward qualifying for the USAMO.
Who should participate ?
Grade 9–10 students (for AMC 10) and Grade 11–12 students (for AMC 12) targeting top North American
university admissions.
Students looking to build speed, accuracy, and confidence in competitive math.
How to register ?
Canadian high schools can register as official test centres with the MAA.
Official Website: https://www.maa.org/math-competitions/amc-10-12

Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest (CSMC) – Registration Information
The CSMC is hosted by the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) at the University of
Waterloo. It gives senior students an opportunity to have fun and develop mathematical problem-solving skills.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline Contest name: Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest (CSMC)
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Location: At school under teacher supervision
Registration deadline: October 21, 2026
Who should participate ?
Students in Grades 10–12 who are interested in mathematics and want to strengthen their academic profile for
university applications.
Students applying to University of Waterloo math and engineering programs.
How to register ?
Registration must be completed through your high school contest coordinator.
Official Website: https://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/contests/csmc.html

AMC 10 B / AMC 12 B (US) – Registration Information
The 'B' version of the AMC 10 and AMC 12 covers the same scope and difficulty level as the 'A' version, providing a
second testing window for students.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: AMC 10 B / AMC 12 B (US)
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Location: At school under teacher supervision
Registration deadline: October 15, 2026
Who should participate ?
Students in Grades 9–12 who want an additional chance to qualify for the AIME or improve their score.
How to register ?
Ensure your school registers with the MAA for the AMC 10B/12B contest date.
Official Website: https://www.maa.org/math-competitions/amc-10-12

Pascal (Gr. 9) / Cayley (Gr. 10) / Fermat (Gr. 11) – Registration Information
Organized by Waterloo CEMC, these multiple-choice contests are designed to inspire students with an interest in
mathematics and develop problem-solving capability.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: Pascal (Grade 9) / Cayley (Grade 10) / Fermat (Grade 11)
Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2027
Location: At school under teacher supervision
Registration deadline: February 08, 2027
Who should participate ?
Students in Grades 9, 10, or 11 who wish to test their curriculum knowledge against national standards.
How to register ?
Registration is managed directly through school math departments.
Official Website: https://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/contests/pascal-cayley-fermat.html

Euclid Mathematics Contest – Registration Information
The Euclid Mathematics Contest is Waterloo CEMC's flagship senior math exam. Results carry significant weight
for admission and scholarship decisions for University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics and Engineering
programs.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: Euclid Mathematics Contest 2027
Date: Wednesday, April 07, 2027
Location: At school under teacher supervision
Registration deadline: March 10, 2027
Who should participate ?
Grade 12 students (and advanced Grade 11 students) applying to competitive engineering, computer science,
or mathematics university programs in Canada.
How to register ?
Confirm contest registration with your school math teacher early in the term.
Official Website: https://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/contests/euclid.html

UKChO UK Chemistry Olympiad (UK) – Registration Information
Organized by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the UK Chemistry Olympiad develops problem-solving skills and
encourages students to apply their knowledge to real-world, university-level chemical problems.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: UKChO UK Chemistry Olympiad (UK)
Date: Saturday, January 30, 2027
Location: At school under teacher supervision
Registration deadline: January 20, 2027
Who should participate ?
Students in Grades 11–12 with advanced knowledge of organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry.
How to register ?
Registered schools must facilitate the exam as an overseas site with the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Official Website: https://www.rsc.org/competitions/uk-chemistry-olympiad/

Canadian Chemistry Contest (CCC) – Registration Information
The Canadian Chemistry Contest (CCC) is organized by the Chemical Institute of Canada for outstanding high
school students who are passionate about chemistry. It targets the top 10% of chemistry students.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: Canadian Chemistry Contest (CCC) 2027
Date: Thursday, April 22, 2027
Location: At school under teacher supervision
Registration deadline: Late March 2027
Who should participate ?
Students enrolled in Grade 11 or 12 chemistry aiming to strengthen their university application profile.
How to register ?
Supervising teachers must submit school orders via the CIC portal.
Official Website: https://www.cheminst.ca/discover/canadian-chemistry-contest/

Avogadro Chemistry Contest – Registration Information
Written by Grade 11 students across North America and internationally, this exam is created by the University of
Waterloo to test fundamental concepts in introductory high school chemistry.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: Avogadro Chemistry Contest
Date: Saturday, May 01, 2027
Location: At school under teacher supervision
Registration deadline: Mid-April 2027
Who should participate ?
Grade 11 students completing Grade 11 University Chemistry.
How to register ?
Teachers register their participating classes directly with Waterloo.
Official Website: https://uwaterloo.ca/chem13-news-magazine/avogadro-exam

Chem 13 News Exam – Registration Information
Designed by the Department of Chemistry at University of Waterloo for Grade 12 high school chemistry students in
their final year.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: Chem 13 News Exam 2027
Date: Saturday, May 01, 2027
Location: At school under teacher supervision
Registration deadline: Mid-April 2027
Who should participate ?
Grade 12 chemistry students looking to test mastery before entering university.
How to register ?
Teachers register through Waterloo Chem 13 News Magazine administration.
Official Website: https://uwaterloo.ca/chem13-news-magazine/chem-13-news-exam

Physics Bowl (US) – Registration Information
Hosted by the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), Physics Bowl is a 40-question, 45-minute timed
multiple-choice competition covering mechanics, optics, electricity, and modern physics.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: Physics Bowl (US) 2027
Date: Friday, March 19, 2027
Location: At school under teacher supervision
Registration deadline: Early March 2027
Who should participate ?
Students in Grades 9–12 enrolled in physics courses who enjoy fast-paced problem solving.
How to register ?
Canadian high schools can register through AAPT as official test sites.
Official Website: https://aapt.org/Programs/PhysicsBowl/

BPhO Round 1 British Physics Olympiad (UK) – Registration Information
The British Physics Olympiad (BPhO) Round 1 is designed to challenge students by encouraging study in physics
and recognizing excellence in young physicists.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: BPhO Round 1 British Physics Olympiad
Date: Friday, January 01, 2027
Location: At school under teacher supervision
Registration deadline: Mid-January 2027
Who should participate ?
Senior physics students in Grades 11–12 aiming for top global universities in engineering and physical
sciences.
How to register ?
High schools must register through the BPhO global test portal.
Official Website: https://www.bpho.org.uk/

CAP Canadian Physics Olympiad – Registration Information
The Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) High School Prize Exam tests physics intuition and problem-solving
skill using calculus and advanced high school physics concepts.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: CAP Canadian Physics Olympiad
Date: Friday, April 09, 2027
Location: At school under teacher supervision
Registration deadline: Late March 2027
Who should participate ?
Grade 11 and 12 students taking advanced physics or calculus.
How to register ?
Coordinated by physics teachers at participating secondary institutions.
Official Website: https://olympiad.phas.ubc.ca/

Sir Isaac Newton Exam (SIN) – Registration Information
Hosted by the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Waterloo, the SIN exam is an exposure to
challenging physics concepts written in a light-hearted, creative format.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: Sir Isaac Newton Exam (SIN) 2027
Date: Saturday, May 01, 2027
Location: At school or online proctored site
Registration deadline: Mid-April 2027
Who should participate ?
Students in Grades 11–12 who enjoy creative mechanical physics problem solving.
How to register ?
High school teachers register their school on University of Waterloo's portal.
Official Website: https://uwaterloo.ca/physics-olympiad/sir-isaac-newton-exam

Canadian Computing Competition (CCC) – Registration Information
The Canadian Computing Competition (CCC) is organized by the Centre for Education in Mathematics and
Computing (CEMC) at University of Waterloo. It tests students' abilities in algorithm design and computer
programming (Python, C++, Java).
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: Canadian Computing Competition (CCC) 2027
Date: Monday, February 01, 2027
Location: At school or online proctored school environment
Registration deadline: Early February 2027
Relationship between CCC and CCO
Top performers in the Senior division of the CCC are invited to the Canadian Computing Olympiad (CCO), which
determines the Canadian national team for the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI).
Who should participate ?
Students in Grades 9–12 interested in computer science, software engineering, and competitive coding.
How to register ?
Registration must be submitted by the school's contest host supervisor.
Official Website: https://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/contests/ccc-cco.html

DECA Ontario Local Qualifiers – Registration Information
DECA Ontario provides opportunities for high school students to develop leadership and professional skills in
business, marketing, finance, and hospitality through competitive case studies and exams.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: DECA Ontario Regional / Local Qualifiers
Date: October – November 2026
Location: Designated regional venue / school host
Registration deadline: October – November 2026
Who should participate ?
Grades 9–12 students passionate about business, entrepreneurship, marketing, and public speaking.
How to register ?
Register through your school's official DECA chapter advisor.
Official Website: https://www.deca.ca/ontario

DECA Ontario Provincial Conference – Registration Information
The DECA Ontario Provincial Competition brings together top-placing students from local qualifiers to compete in
intensive business role-plays, case presentations, and written exams.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: DECA Ontario Provincial Conference
Date: Friday, February 05, 2027
Location: Toronto Convention Centre / Official Provincial Venue
Registration deadline: January 07, 2027
Who should participate ?
Qualifying DECA members from regional competitions looking to compete for national advancement.
How to register ?
Qualified students will be registered by their school's DECA chapter leader.
Official Website: https://www.deca.ca/ontario

DECA ICDC International Conference – Registration Information
The International Career Development Conference (ICDC) is the culmination of the DECA year, bringing together
over 20,000 high school students from around the world to compete in business categories.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: DECA ICDC International Conference
Date: April 17–20, 2027
Location: Designated International Host City (US)
Registration deadline: March 01, 2027
Who should participate ?
Provincial DECA winners and official provincial delegates.
How to register ?
Registration is handled through provincial DECA executive committees.
Official Website: https://www.deca.org/icdc

British Biology Olympiad (BBO) – Registration Information
The British Biology Olympiad (BBO) challenges and stimulates students with an interest in biology to expand and
extend their talents beyond the typical school syllabus.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: BBO British Biology Olympiad (UK)
Date: January 20–28, 2027
Location: At school under teacher supervision
Registration deadline: Mid-January 2027
Who should participate ?
Grade 10–12 students who are passionate about biological sciences, medicine, or biochemistry.
How to register ?
Overseas schools must register as an official examination centre on the UK Biology Competitions portal.
Official Website: https://ukbiologycompetitions.org/british-biology-olympiad/

Canadian Biology Olympiad (CBO) – Registration Information
The Canadian Biology Olympiad (CBO) is a nationwide competition hosted to select the top high school biology
students in Canada to represent the nation internationally.
Exam date, location, and registration deadline
Contest name: Canadian Biology Olympiad (CBO) 2027
Date: Thursday, March 04, 2027
Location: At school under teacher supervision
Registration deadline: Late February 2027
Who should participate ?
High school students demonstrating exceptional understanding of molecular biology, ecology, genetics, and
physiology.
How to register ?
Registration is coordinated directly with science departments at participating high schools.
Official Website: https://canadianbiologyolympiad.ca/